The recent death of Robin Williams has thrown depression and suicide into the national spotlight. He seemed to have it all. He was loved by many, he was successful, and he had a loving family. In spite of this, he took his own life. Long before Robin Williams committed suicide, he battled depression; a battle that likely involved his family and friends. Depression is a … [Read more...]
God’s Desire for the Single Christian
As you are probably discovering about me, I love prayers. Not only do I love praying but I love to read different prayers (particularly when I can’t find the words to pray on my own). As a single Christian who desires marriage, I found the below prayer encourages my heart. God’s Desire for the Single Christian "Everyone longs to give themselves completely to someone. To … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Pray When You Can’t Pray
Want to build a prayer room in your home, but you're not so strong on prayer...? Use these ten baby steps to learn how to pray and to increase prayer time in your life! Let’s be honest and talk about a little Christian secret… Despite all we know about prayer, the power of praying and the benefits of praying, as Christians, we don’t always feel like praying. I … [Read more...]
Encouragement Bible: Boot Camp
There is a song that reminds you that sometimes you have to encourage yourself. As my baby sister heads to boot camp, I am reminded of this song. She will be going for eight weeks or so. Eight weeks without a chance to receive weekly spiritual edification from her pastor. Eight weeks without a chance to pick up the phone and call a family member or childhood friend when she … [Read more...]
Jesus’ Love for Us During the Forty Days
As Christians, we think a lot about Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection (as I believe we should because without His death, burial, and resurrection the rest would not matter). However, have you ever thought about the forty days between Jesus’ resurrection and ascension to heaven? As I began to think about the forty days Jesus spent on Earth after his resurrection, I … [Read more...]